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I have no idea of the things you say
what are you talking about
ah come on
what's you saying man?
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BlackBerries
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Some research suggests that the specific antioxidants in blackberries (anthocyanins) may help promote increased fat oxidation—meaning your body burns fat more effectivel
Their high water and fiber content provide a high volume of food with very few calories, which is exactly what makes weight management easier
Like all my siblings, I dropped from my mother's crown, oh, about twenty years ago now
Fortunately, though a tough nut to crack, I eventually poked my green head up out of the ground
Turns out that I'm a tree, an Eastern Black Walnut to be exact, or Juglans nigra to be super exact
Now, nearly thirty feet tall, I can feel I've slowed down in growth some, normal for us black walnuts
If I keep my roots, and that pesky walnut caterpillar doesn't find me, I should double my height
My leaves are busy factories turning sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into life sustaining oxygen
You humans love the pungent taste of my healthy fruit and use it in a slew of your culinary delights
They tell me studies show that the antioxidants I host are beneficial for human medicinal purposes
That chocolate wood I lumber around is top notch for constructing beautiful, long lasting furniture
So whatever our destiny may be, dresser, medicine, or tree, us black walnuts will always stand tall
summer refreshment
delicious watermelon -
antioxidants
I love this plant so much
Roselle jam if sweeten and cooked
down to a spreadable consistency
is similar to other fruit jam.
Roselle juice is a refreshing drink
made by the calyxes in water in water
and often sweeten to taste.
Roselle leaves a good dish for soup.
Roselle bark if dried and boiled is good for tea
Both are known for their vibrant red color
And tart, slightly floral flavor profile
Plus, they are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants
Offering potential health benefits.
Because I like variety,
I’ve got many different boxes of tea upon my shelf.
Sometimes I might mix them up,
adding two different bags of tea to seep inside my glass.
Some flavors I enjoy consist of these: rose hips, jasmine,
hibiscus, cinnamon, apple spice, chamomile, mint blend,
and one called Tension Tamer! Its ingredients are
peppermint, licorice, and hops (to name a few).
“Real” tea contains antioxidants, which means
I ought to drink more of those teas than I do.
Though green tea is the healthiest, I still prefer
unique and naturally sweet herbal teas.
They have minerals and other ingredients to make them healthy too.
I enjoy a variety of them, with names like “blood red orange.”
I add a few of them together, seeping them in boiled water,
then flavoring them with honey. Ahhh, to savor nice warm tea.
Honey
sweet honey
food of love, nectar
sugar well amix amino antioxidants.
fruit of relationship
Sweet
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Queen
enchantress vision belle royal
epitome heroine leading light
female monarch regnant
underclass down N out
Dreg
12/13/2023
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2023©
from anthology " a Place 4 Her Heart "
I, naughtily, peeled and peeled you to find the truth within,
You have, dear, taught me the philosophy of nothingness;
Each of your petals, like magical herbs, tickles my skin,
Each leaf, as a united nation, enwraps your thickness...!
In you is fulfilled the Buddhist concept of Nirvana,
You are accused of arousing sensuality too;
The Israelites, in each step, seeking flora and fauna,
The Bible says each one missed you, restlessness in them grew...!
One who wishes to kiss one's spouse should not eat you, they say,
Each dish of each little home, yet, dear, you make delicious:
Antioxidants, Blood Sugar, and the Digestive way,
Symbol of protection, memories... you are auspicious...!
Peel yourself selflessly... this is what every onion says,
Resurrection means crucifixion too in humbler ways...!!!
lumpy
pear-shaped
bright green
quince
fibrous
sour
needs honey or sugar
jelly is great
contains antioxidants
helps manage pregnancy nausea
loving the sourness
thank you orchard
for putting quince into my path
Would you like a piece of blackberry pie?
Oh, yes, he said, oh, my, oh, my!
Blackberries are antioxidants you know.
I had no idea and told him so.
Blackberries on ice cream or even in cake.
Blackberry jam after a kiss.
Blackberry pie, it is great for goodness sake!
I salivate thinking of this.
They are a terrific source of vitamin C.
I am wondering now if I should keep all the pie for me.
And they have magnesium too, you know, he says with a sigh.
I don’t care a bit, I am dreaming of warm pie.
Blackberries on ice cream or even in cake.
Blackberry jam after a kiss.
Blackberry pie, it is great for goodness sake!
I salivate thinking of this.
He has forgotten the pie and is speaking of cheese.
I am tired of his blather and want him gone in the breeze.
So, I can enjoy the pie by myself, and eat the whole thing.
When he finally leaves, I want to sing!
Written 8-11-22
Contest: Your thoughts on Blackberries
Host: Matt Calirl
Radiant colors
Phytonutrients galore
Antioxidants
Disease fighting and healing
A livet I love to eat
Scent of blue is
blueberries rolling across
a syrupy pancake pile
in shades of sugary baubles
dancing in a plate.
Sharp bleu cheese spread delicately
upon a garden flavored cracker
and washed down with a soft
white Zinfandel, on a chilly Autumn night.
Blue-hued, purple eggplant parmesan
packed with Anthocyanins and antioxidants;
add a side of purple cabbage,
fuel for the vital organs.
A nice blue-violet potato,
the sort my father grew in his garden,
loaded with fresh chives and cheese;
blue is the scent of palate-elation.
When the sun starts shining little longer
Perky, beautiful, round, yellow flowers sprout up
Being in deep love with the sun and its energy,
They appear anywhere even in small cracks of dirt
In gardens, behind rocks, on hillsides or on roof tops
On gleaming carpets of prairies and grasslands
With toothy green leaves deeply notched
Swaying merrily in spring breezes “Hello” say dandelions
Some call them pesky weeds,
Some call them stubborn breeds that never seem to leave
To some, they are edible herbs and treats
With various health benefits
Loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals
Low in calories, rich in carbohydrates and fiber
After petals drop from ripen flower
Ball of parachute carrying seeds opens into a full sphere
Having rather gypsy feet after development is complete
Seeds of fluffy parachutes travel quite a bit
Gliding by air stream disperse to propagate
Turning into flowers after finding any little space
Charismatic, brilliant dandelions
Symbol of strength, optimism and eternal joy
Reminder to fight against adversities
And survive through challenges of life
While staying humble and upbeat
It used to be that,
I had no appreciation
for fruit or juice.
Vegetables and their juice,
on the other hand,
I loved and still do.
Fruit was always,
for me,
an acquired taste.
Now that it’s acquired,
I can’t seem to get enough,
especially if it’s blue.
Oh, How I love blueberries!
Those sweetly sour baubles of antioxidants
mystify and mesmerize my palate.
A smoothie,
is not a smoothie,
without blueberries.
That blue concoction of
frozen yogurt and fruit
is ambrosia.
Blueberry pie engages all of my senses;
lulling me into a world of
blue, blue and more blue…
Blueberry bread,
dipped slightly in my coffee,
a tasty treat, fit for a queen.
Fresh blueberries
roly-poly around a bowl full of
pineapple, kiwi and raspberries.
My heart drops out through the soles of my feet
whenever I cannot get them;
I am so very blueberry blue.
I rush home and meditate to calm my soul,
In front of my favorite
blue yen/yang wall.
They say one drink wears off in an hour
But what if it's a fishbowl whiskey sour
You were supposed to share, but chose to devour
They say a glass of wine is good for your heart
What size is a glass, is there a chart
Does it count if you have 6 beers before you start
I've heard that tea is full of antioxidants
Does the name "Long Island" make a difference
Tell me now so I can prepare my defense
I'm sure you've heard that you shouldn't drink alone
But what if your talking on the phone
Or your dog, Charlie, is always at home
I think all of this is just too much math
Perhaps I'll take my crown royal to the bath
I'll contemplate the consequences with a laugh
I won't drink the whole bottle, only half
I'll record my intake later, complete with a graph
Adding Colorful Food to Your Diet
By Elton Camp
Antioxidants are needed experts say
Eating colored food is the best way
Their wise advice I decided to apply
To eat more brightly colored I’d try
I did it because I thought I should
Even if they don’t taste very good
To my surprise, that wasn’t the case
I found a colorful food of good taste
It has red, orange, yellow and green
On each bite, two letters “m” are seen
From the pack, it is all ready to eat
There’s no need to give it any heat
Also, I’ll have you to understand,
There’s no mess made in your hand
I wish I had learned of this long ago
Because I really do enjoy them so
And the nutritionists have no doubt
Bright colors is what health is about
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